Based on the Mark Twain classic, BIG RIVER sweeps us down the mighty Mississippi as the unruly Huck Finn helps his friend Jim, a slave, escape to freedom. Their adventures along the way are full of humor, suspense and heart, bringing to life our favorite characters from the novel. Propelled by an award winning score from Roger Miller, the king of country music, this lively journey provides a brilliantly theatrical celebration of pure Americana. Premiering on Broadway in 1985, BIG RIVER went on to win 8 Drama Desk Awards and 7 Tony awards including Best Musical.